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You're referring to the Bell Let's Talk campaign, which is a mental health initiative launched by Bell Canada in 2011. The campaign aims to reduce stigma around mental illness, promote awareness and education, and encourage people to speak openly about their mental health.
The campaign's slogan, "Let's Talk," encourages people to start conversations about mental health and to seek help when needed. Bell donates $5 to mental health initiatives for every text message sent using the hashtag #BellLetsTalk, every tweet using the hashtag, and every Facebook post using the hashtag.
The Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper, has been a partner with Bell in the Let's Talk campaign since its inception. The newspaper has featured stories and editorials on mental health, and has encouraged its readers to participate in the campaign.
Some of the key initiatives and statistics related to the Bell Let's Talk campaign include:
- Over $93 million donated to mental health initiatives since the campaign's launch in 2011
- Over 350 million text messages sent using the #BellLetsTalk hashtag
- Over 100 million tweets and Facebook posts using the hashtag
- A 2019 survey by the Canadian Mental Health Association found that 75% of Canadians believe that mental illness is a serious issue, and 60% believe that mental illness is not stigmatized
- A 2020 survey by the Mental Health Commission of Canada found that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health issue each year
The Bell Let's Talk campaign has been widely praised for its efforts to reduce stigma around mental illness and to promote mental health awareness.